About us:

The Early Learning Center believes children thrive in a community-oriented environment. We believe children thrive when their culture is reflected in the classroom and the children and families experience a sense of belonging. If you want to help children and families thrive, then the Center of Excellence through People Serving People is for you.

What do we need?

The Multi-Age Teacher collaborates with Lead Teachers to create a nurturing, supportive classroom environment grounded in trauma-informed care principles. In this full-time role, you will foster the academic and social development of preschool-aged children and support their families at the Center of Excellence Child Development Center.

Responsibilities

• Encourages children’s social, academic, and developmental skills
• Welcomes, talks, and meets with parents as needed
• Observes and reports on the well-being of children
• Maintains a clean classroom by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing daily
• Participates in classroom planning and facilitation of age-appropriate curriculum
• Builds on the trauma-informed framework developed in the classrooms
• Implements sensory integration in the classroom in collaboration with the lead teacher

Pay and Benefits

• $25.00/hour
• Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Training shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months
• 40 days of PTO per year
• Reduced cost parking or metro pass
• Cellphone reimbursement
• Reduced childcare rates
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Financial wellness benefit
• Free lunch every day
• The chance to make a real difference in the community

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required. 2 year degree or CDA preferred
• 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern in a licensed Child Care Program
• 12 quarter credits relating to Child Development
• First Aid and CPR certified or willing to be certified within first 90 days of work
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs